I'm afraid that the 1972 CdR has probably had it. Good, but entry level wine in this category. This vintage was extremely patchy in the Southern Rhone, with some stunning age worthy attempts from the Chateauneuf du Pape big guns. Alas, this little .38 Special has seen better days. Suck it and see.

The Argentine wine is anybody's guess. I have heard some amazing stories about Cabs produced in South America that are still going strong due to the suprb old vines from which they are made. Good or awful, I'm afraid that this wine isn't worth much.

One think worth noting about the European Auction market is the seasonal swing in prices. You can safely say that the wines are at an annual low and will increase in value significantly over the next 4 months with the Spring auctions influencing prices. Last chance to buy before the Millennium etc.